Three-Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can yellow wax beans, drained
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 1/4 cup minced seeded jalapeño pepper
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 2/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; toss gently.
2. Combine jalapeño pepper and remaining 6 ingredients in a small saucepan; stir well with a whisk. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring often. Pour over bean mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Serve salad with a slotted spoon.